Please describe how you embody the spirit and character of Scott Mitchell who was known for his energy, enthusiasm, persistence, and being a proud NIU Huskie.

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1000

Briefly describe progress you have made, and plans for continued growth, as it relates to stepping outside of your comfort zone

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500

Please submit a statement addressing : the impact this scholarship will have on your educational journey and subsequent career, your involvement and commitment to volunteer community service work over an extended period of time, and a personal challenge you faced and how you addressed it.

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500

If your parent is a Civil Service Operating Staff employee at NIU, please indicate their name, department they work in, and position they hold.

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Are you a first-generation college student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a four year bachelor's degree.

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Yes

What is your preferred email address? (Please note that this email address will be the primary form of communication).

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Will you be a first-semester freshman, first-year transfer, or sophomore in the fall semester?

No

Yes

If your parent is a Supportive Professional Staff member, please indicate their name, the department they work in, and the position they hold.

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Have you completed ILAS 301, or are you enrolled in the course now?

Have you completed GEOL 322 and GEOL 325?

No

Yes

Have you successfully defended for dissertation prospectus?

No

Yes

Please select which principle you will apply for:

By submitting this general application, and any subsequent conditional or opportunity-specific application(s), I am authorizing the review of any demographic, academic, financial, or financial aid information to NIU faculty, staff and any associated reviewers to facilitate the analysis of my scholarship eligibility.